
Playground · Botany
Barry Curtis Park & Skatepark
4.51,419 Google reviews
- How muchTe utu
- Free
- Their siteHe pārongo atu anō
- aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
- Last checkedI tirohia
- Last checked 10 Aug 2026
LocationTe wāhi
What it is
Barry Curtis Park is one of South Auckland's biggest and best family days out — a massive 94-hectare green space in Flat Bush packed with something for every kid. The skate park is a proper one too, with bowls, wedge ramps, handrails, grindboxes, hubbas and manual pads — a favourite for young skaters and scooter kids alike. There's a full basketball court, wide open sports fields, and great playgrounds with the iconic pūkeko sculpture standing guard nearby.
Wide, pram-friendly paths wind through the park, making it easy to explore with little ones in tow — and the weekly parkrun kicks off here every Saturday morning if your family likes to make a habit of it. Toilets, changing rooms, drinking fountains, shelters, and picnic tables are dotted throughout, so you can settle in for a proper outing.
What other parents say
Awesome park. Kids absolutely love it. It's huge, it's clean, there's an area for our little kids and an area for the big kids, so it caters for all kids. There's plenty of tables and sitting areas if you want to bring a picnic here. It's also great for those hot summer days because there's shade all over the playground. There's also an area with built in BBQ's with tables and benches. Playground is fenced off for kids safety. There are toilets close by. Plenty of parking. Theres a field where you can also have a picnic or if you want to kick a ball around. A very friendly family orientated park. Definitely will be bringing my family here more often.
We had always known about this park and decided to visit it recently and wow so glad we did. This park is amazing for everyone. It's a great place to get your steps in and walk the dog. There are many tracks and dirt tracks which the dog absolutely loves. Plenty of seating, rubbish bins and toilets. This park is filled with trees, plants and lots of green grass, and even grass mounds to climb. A wonderful park to have fun by all.
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This playground is amazing for kids. A lot of different variety for different ages of kids. Also has bbq space here and the park is a nice place to walk or run etc.
Barry Curtis Park is a great place to play and relax. I had an amazing experience here — the ground is well maintained, and with good weather it’s even better. The views are beautiful, and it’s also perfect for walking or just enjoying some fresh air. A great spot for sports, walks, and spending time outdoors. Highly recommended!
Took my dog there for a picnic lunch after taking her to True Vets. Plenty of tables.
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